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Bishop & Friends

97.1 The Fan
Ohio State University
Ohio State Buckeyes
Columbus Blue Jackets
College Football Playoff
Ohio State Basketball
College Football
Transfer Portal
Cleveland Browns
Ohio State Football
Cleveland Cavaliers
Miami Hurricanes
Winter Olympics
NFL Draft
NFL
NCAA
Columbus
Ohio State
Indiana Hoosiers
Big Ten
Columbus, United States

Beau Bishop takes the art of sports radio and day drinking to a whole new level. Ryan Baker and others join in on the fun. Catch the live experience weekdays from 9am-Noon on 97.1 FM in Columbus, on The Fan App, or at 971thefan.com. The Fan, Ohio's Sports Destination.

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Happy Friday Edition Of The Program!! If you don't make your mark on Saturday for the Buckeyes there probably isn't a role for you, can the young guys earn their time or will they wait till next year? Does the Big 10 have a scheduling issue and do th... more

Happy Thursday Edition of the Program!! JP is in today. Are we married to Maryland and Rutgers forever....Buckeyes Hoops with an interesting exhibition yesterday. Hear from Coach Day. Buckeye History and Traditions. The Browns with a prove it game an... more

Happy 1st Friday Edition of the Program!! JP is in today. Ohio State hasn't missed. Michigan is a mess. Ryan Day on young guys and getting playing time. OSU Hoops with an exhibition today and game times released. Buckeyes and Hawkeyes with a TV Ratin... more

Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!! JP is in today. B1g v SEC. JP's thoughts on the Iowa Game. Ryan Day from Buckeye Roundtable. The Falcons bombed the Saints on MNF. Around the Big Ten. NFL Injuries are starting to stack up. Tuesday's with Tiberi... more

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Recent Guests

Ross Bjork
Ohio State Athletic Director
University of Texas? (contextual reference) / college athletics
Episode: Bishop & Friends October, 1, 2026
Don Waddell
NHL executive, President & General Manager
Carolina Hurricanes / Columbus Blue Jackets (contextual)
Episode: Bishop & Friends October, 1, 2026
Gary Dolphin
Radio voice of the Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa Hawkeyes
Episode: Bishop & Friends September, 30, 2026
Dalton Wasserman
Host of the Preferred Walk-On Show with Max Chadwick
Buckeye coverage contributor
Episode: Bishop & Friends September, 24, 2026
Kari Wilder
Defensive/rushing game analysis
OSU program
Episode: Bishop & Friends September, 21, 2026
Scott Dockerman
National College Football Reporter at The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Bishop & Friends September, 17, 2026
John Breach
CBS Sports NFL writer
CBS Sports
Episode: Bishop & Friends September, 15, 2026
Bobby Carpenter
Morning Juice guest, former OSU national champion
Ohio State Buckeyes (former player)
Episode: Bishop & Friends September, 10, 2026
Kevin Ostreicher
Locked on Ravens host
Locked On Ravens
Episode: Bishop & Friends September, 8, 2026

Hosts

Beau Bishop
Host of Bishop & Friends; longtime Ohio sports radio host
Eric Rieser
Co-host/analyst; provides sports analysis and discussion

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 244 ratings
  • Thank You

    Thank you for sticking up for the fans with this Big Noon fiasco. This is the only program that isn’t self serving enough to push noon games down our throat because they want to be done working early on a Saturday.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mackey, Tim
    United Statesa year ago
  • Boring and tedious

    Fallen from grace. It’s now the “listen to one person ramble and occasionally phone his buddies” show. Let your cohosts speak sometimes. Enough about your kids.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Pineconn
    United States2 years ago
  • This show is just pure state-run media

    The host has a far greater need to be buddies with coaches, administrators, and ex players than he does to give anyone fair and honest analysis.

    The guys at 3pm are idiots, but at least they’re honest…this is nothing more than a gigantic “drinking of bath water through a straw” session

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MA#123
    United States2 years ago
  • Chops

    Beau is the best, and Rieser is also very good! BUT, like most listeners, I gotta say Chops is beyond horrible, he’s very ill-informed about things, has horrible takes, and obviously grates on Beau’s nerves. He also talks way too much, and he acts like he’s some sophisticated movie reviewer any time they discuss movies or TV shows. If the show was just Beau and Rieser, it would be awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Longtime listener of The Fan
    United States2 years ago
  • New cohost

    Chops is an awful cohost. He’s even worse when Beau goes on vacation. Fire Mark and hire a real 2nd wheel.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    tomda4
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the local Ohio sports focus and chemistry among hosts.
Praise for authentic, “real talk” about college football politics and playoff formats; some critics call out pacing and balance.
Some listeners feel the show leans too heavily on banter at times and could use more in-depth analysis.
Fans enjoy the insider access and guest mix, though opinions on co-hosts vary widely.
The show's community anecdotes and sponsor integration are seen as a strength by many.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bishop & Friends September, 30, 2026
Q: What makes Iowa such a stable program over five decades?
Gary Dolphin attributes it to tradition, loyal fan base, strong leadership from Haydn Fry and Kirk Ferentz, and prudent recruitment of three-star players developed into solid contributors, creating a sustainable model.
Bishop & Friends October, 1, 2026
Q: What is the minimum standard for the Blue Jackets to be considered a playoff team this season?
The panel suggests aiming for around 96 points with the extra two games, indicating a need to accumulate enough wins to reach or exceed that point threshold to secure a playoff spot.
Bishop & Friends October, 2, 2026
Q: What's the key matchup in this Buckeye–Hawkeye game?
The main focal point is Ohio State's offense against Iowa's stout defense, with particular attention on improving the run game and exploiting weaknesses in Iowa's pass defense, while Buckeye defense must limit Iowa's ground game and avoid letting them control the clock.
Bishop & Friends September, 23, 2026
Q: How do you see Illinois' quarterback Hauser adapting to the Ohio State defense?
Hauser is decisive, avoids sacks, and can read routes quickly, but he must protect the football and manage pocket pressure to keep Ohio State's defense honest.
Bishop & Friends September, 11, 2026
Q: What is the key storyline around this game for OSU?
OSU is focused on leveraging offensive creativity and getting their playmakers, especially Jeremiah Smith, involved to counter Texas' depth and talent with a versatile game plan.

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A rowdy, locally focused sports talk show featuring a rotating cast of hosts and frequent guests who riff on pro and college athletics with a strong emphasis on Ohio teams. Episodes blend banter, listener interactions, and insider commentary on playoff formats, conference realignment, and fan culture, often weaving in personal anecdotes and sponsor mentions. A standout with this show is its willingness to host national voices alongside deep local knowledge, creating a lively, informal atmosphere that still covers high-level topics like college football governance, media rights, and the business side of sports. Potential listeners should expect a fast-paced mix of analysis, stories from the road, and hot takes that celebrate regional sports ... more

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2. Don Waddell
3. Gary Dolphin
4. Dalton Wasserman
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6. Scott Dockerman
7. John Breach
8. Bobby Carpenter

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